Med Classes

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Likely Drug Classification : Cef- or ceph-

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indicates an Cephalosporin | antibiotic |

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Likely Drug Classification : -cillin

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indicates an penicillin | antibiotic

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Likely Drug Classification : -mycin

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indicates an aminoglycoside or
macrolide antibiotic or
glycopeptide or
Lincosamides
Streptomycin
Penicillin

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Likely Drug Classification : -cycline

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indicates an tetracycline

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Likely Drug Classification : -gliptin

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indicates an DDP-4 inhibitor for | treating diabetes

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Likely Drug Classification : -oxacin

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indicates an a fluoroquinolone | antibiotic

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Likely Drug Classification : -azoles

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| indicates an antifungal

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Likely Drug Classification : -mab

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indicates a | monoclonal antibody

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Likely Drug Classification : -dipine

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| indicates a calcium | channel blocker

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Likely Drug Classification : -pril

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indicates an ACE | inhibitor

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Likely Drug Classification : -sartan

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indicates an | angiotensin receptor | blocker (ARB) |

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Likely Drug Classification : -olol

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indicates a beta | blocker

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Likely Drug Classification : -ol

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indicates a beta agonist. MedicineNet: A bronchodilator medicine that opens the airways by relaxing the muscles around the airways that may tighten during an asthma attack or in COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Beta-agonists can be administered by inhalers or orally. They are called "agonists" because they activate the beta-2 receptor on the muscles surrounding the airways. Activation of beta-2 receptors relaxes the muscles surrounding the airways and opens the airways

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Likely Drug Classification : -osin

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indicates an alpha-1 blocker

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Likely Drug Classification : -parin

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indicates an | anticlotting agent

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Likely Drug Classification : -thiazide/-one

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indicates thiazide diuretic or thiazide-like diuretic

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Likely Drug Classification : -ase

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indicates an enzyme; | usually used with | thrombolytics

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Likely Drug Classification : -statin

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indicates an HMG CoA | inhibitor; antilipidemia

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Likely Drug Classification : -triptan

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indicates and | antimigraine drug

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Likely Drug Classification : -enafil

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indicates an | impotence drug

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Likely Drug Classification : -barbital

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indicates a barbiturate

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Likely Drug Classification : -pam/-pate/-lam

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indicates a | benzodiazepine

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Likely Drug Classification : -lukast

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indicates a | leukotrience receptor | antagonist. Wiki: drug that inhibits leukotrienes, which are fatty compounds produced by the immune system that cause inflammation in asthma and bronchitis, and constrict airways. They are less effective than corticosteroids and thus less preferred in the treatment of asthma.

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Likely Drug Classification : -stim

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indicates a colony stimulating agent. Wiki: Colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) are secreted glycoproteins that bind to receptor proteins on the surfaces of hemopoietic stem cells, thereby activating intracellular signaling pathways that can cause the cells to proliferate and differentiate into a specific kind of blood cell (usually white blood cells). |||| Often used to treat neutropenia.

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Likely Drug Classification : -prazole

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indicates an | antisecretory agent; proton pump inhibitor

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Likely Drug Classification : -setron/-estron

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indicates a centrally | acting antiemetic

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Likely Drug Classification : -azine

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indicates a | phenothiazine (antipsychotic and antihistaminic drugs. )

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Likely Drug Classification : -sone

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indicates a | corticosteroid

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Likely Drug Classification : -esterone

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indicates a progestin

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Likely Drug Classification : -dronate

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indicates a calcium | regulator

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Likely Drug Classification : -olone

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indicates an anabolic | steroid

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Likely Drug Classification : -asteride

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indicates an androgen | inhibitor

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Likely Drug Classification : -profen

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Indicates an NSAID

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Example(s) : Cef- or ceph-

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cefazolin; cephalexin | ceftin |

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Example(s) : -cillin

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| bicillin | penicillin G |

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Example(s) : -mycin

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| gentamycin; tobramycin | erythromycin |

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Example(s) : -cycline

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doxycycline | minocycline |

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Example(s) : -gliptin

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| vildagliptin (Galvus) | sitagliptin (Januvia) |

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Example(s) : -oxacin

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| Ciprofloxacin | levofloxacin |

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Example(s) : -azoles

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Itraconazole| fluconazole (Diflucan) | clotrimazole | ketoconazole | miconazole (Lotrimin) |

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Example(s) : -mab

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| daclizumab |

Front 42

Example(s) : -dipine

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| amlodipine | (exception: verapamil | doesn’t end in -dipine) |

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Example(s) : -pril

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| captopril |

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Example(s) : -sartan

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valsartan |

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Example(s) : -olol

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| propranolol | acebutolol |

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Example(s) : -ol

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| albuterol |

Front 47

Example(s) : -osin

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| doxazosin; prazosin |

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Example(s) : -parin

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| heparin; dalteparin |

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Example(s) : -thiazide/-one

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polythiazide; | hydrochlorothiazide (Hydro Diuril); chlorthalidone (Hyproton)

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Example(s) : -ase

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| urokinase; streptokinase |

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Example(s) : -statin

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| lovastatin; pravastatin |

Front 52

Example(s) : -triptan

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| zolmitriptan |

Front 53

Example(s) : -enafil

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| sildenafil |

Front 54

Example(s) : -barbital

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phenobarbital |

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Example(s) : -pam/-pate/-lam

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| diazepam | lorazepam(Ativan) | (exception: | chlordiazepoxide does | not end in -pam) |

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Example(s) : -lukast

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| zafirlukast |

Front 57

Example(s) : -stim

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| filgrastim |

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Example(s) : -prazole

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| omeprazole (Prilosec) | esomeprazole (Nexium) | pantoprazole (Protonix)(exception: aripiprazole | ends in -prazole and is | an antipsychotic agent | not in this classification) |

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Example(s) : -setron/-estron

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| ondansetron; granisetron | ondanestron (Zofran)

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Example(s) : -azine

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| promethazine |

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Example(s) : -sone

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| cortisone; prednisone |

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Example(s) : -esterone

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progesterone |

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Example(s) : -dronate

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| etidronate | alendronate(fosamax)

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Example(s) : -olone

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| androlone |

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Example(s) : -asteride

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| dutasteride |

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Example(s) : -profen

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ibuprofen |

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Precautions/Info : Cef- or ceph-

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~Monitor liver & kidney (possible hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic)_; ~thrombocytopenic ~hypoprothrombinemia; 5% cross sensitivity with penicillin | Can cause GI distress | ~take with food & ~no ETOH =-HNT-

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Precautions/Info : -cillin

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~monitor liver & kidney; (possibly hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic) Common allergy | GI distress | ~without food =-HN--

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Precautions/Info : -mycin

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aminoglycosides: nephrotoxicity ; ototoxicity with =O-N--
e.g. Gentamycin (Garamycin), Neomycin, Streptomycin
~macrolides: hepatotoxic; ~without food =-H---
e.g. Erythromycin (Erythrocin), Azethromycin(Zithromax)
~glycopeptide: ~nephrotoxic & ototoxic; give antihistamine for Redman Syndrome O-N--
e.g. Vancomycin (Vancocin)
~Lincosamides:hepatotoxic =-H---
e.g. (Clindamycin HCl Phosphate (Cleocin)

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Precautions/Info : -cycline

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~Monitor liver & Kidney (possible hepatotoxic and especially nephrotoxic); ~Photosensitivity; Dental problems (enamel discoloration) for | fetus if taken in pregnancy or before age 8 | Interferes with oral contraceptives | ~take without food unless the is GI distress but then no milk, iron, or antacids; might compromise hormonal contraceptives =-HN-P

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Precautions/Info : -gliptin

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watch for respiratory infections; headaches |

Front 72

Precautions/Info : -oxacin

Back 72

photosensitivity reactions | ~without food ; =----P

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Precautions/Info : -azoles

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very hepatotoxic; many drug-drug interactions | ~thrombocytopenic | ~pruritis ~urticaria =-H-T-

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Precautions/Info : -mab

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injected; flu-like symptoms |

Front 75

Precautions/Info : -dipine

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monitor BP; Rhythm ~cough is rare ; ~monitor liver (possible hepatotoxic); =-H---

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Precautions/Info : -pril

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monitor cough | ~without food

Front 77

Precautions/Info : -sartan

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~ARB; ~Nephrotoxic | not to be used during pregnancy | =--N--

Front 78

Precautions/Info : -olol

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monitor cardiovascular effects; | caution with diabetics | ~cough possible; take with food

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Precautions/Info : -ol

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rapid heart rate; sympathetic reaction |

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Precautions/Info : -osin

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first dose reaction; monitor for CHF | ~take `PM

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Precautions/Info : -parin

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Injected; monitor for excessive bruising or | bleeding | ~thrombocytopenic =---T-

Front 82

Precautions/Info : -thiazide/-one

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weight loss; fluid & electrolyte balance | ~blurred vision ; ~take with food ; `AM; ~photosensitivity

Front 83

Precautions/Info : -ase

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Monitor for bleeding - thrombocytopenic|

Front 84

Precautions/Info : -statin

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pregnancy category X; | with diet and exercises; rhabdomyolysis --> can lead to kidney failure; ~monitor liver; ~take with food; take `PM

Front 85

Precautions/Info : -triptan

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monitor BP; cardiac effects |

Front 86

Precautions/Info : -enafil

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not with nitrates (can cause fatal | hypotension) or alpha blockers; | must be used with sexual stimulation |

Front 87

Precautions/Info : -barbital

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CNS depressant; stimulates liver enzymes to metabolize drugs |

Front 88

Precautions/Info : -pam/-pate/-lam

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liver and renal toxic, ~esp. liver |(hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic) ~CNS depression; ~no ETOH ; can be given with food or milk; =-HN--

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Precautions/Info : -lukast

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Asthma maintenance drug | Not for use in acute asthma attack | ~monitor liver (possible hepatotoxic) =-H---

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Precautions/Info : -stim

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injected; check bone marrow |

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Precautions/Info : -prazole

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~Take morning or afternoon, without food, about 30 minutes prior to meals; Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are not for | prolonged use: can cause hip fractures |

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Precautions/Info : -setron/-estron

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injected; CNS depression |

Front 93

Precautions/Info : -azine

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CNS depressant | photosensitivity; no ETOH

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Precautions/Info : -sone

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timing of dose; risk of infection |

Front 95

Precautions/Info : -esterone

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annual pap smear |

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Precautions/Info : -dronate

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dosing details; monitor calcium | ~take `AM; without food; 30 minutes before first meal

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Precautions/Info : -olone

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liver and heart toxicity | (hepatotoxic and cardiotoxic) =-H---

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Precautions/Info : -asteride

Back 98

Monitor urinary output |

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Precautions/Info : -profen

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~monitor liver & kidney;(possible hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic); ~ASA is anti-platelet; ~use profins cautiously with ASA allergies; ~give with milk or food; Monitoring GI bleeding (thrombocytopenic)|; =-HNT-

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*Likely Drug Classification/Example : -line/-pine/-tine/-zine

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indicates an antidepressant or antipsychotic / chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

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*Likely Drug Classification/Example : -adine/-amine/-azine

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indicates an antihistamine / diphenhydramine (Benadryl) / Promethazine HCl (Phenergan)

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*Likely Drug Classification / Example : -ine/-vir

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indicates an antiretroviral / zidovudine (Retrovir)

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*Likely Drug Classification / Example : -mide/-nide

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indicates a loop diuretic / furosemide (Lasix)

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*Likely Drug Classification / Example : -dine

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Indicates an h2 antagonist / ranitidine (Zantac)

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*Precautions/Info : -line/-pine/-tine/-zine

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~blurry vision
-zine: ~CNS depressant;

MAOI: ~photosensitivity; ~NO ETOH; foods containing tyramine (beer, wine, cheese , yogurt) may cause hypertension; dont take with SSRIs =----P

~SSRI: ~thrombocytopenia ; take `AM; dont take with MAOIs =---T-

~Tricyclic: photosensitvity ; thrombocytopenic; BM depression ~NO ETOH; take `PM =---TP

~DO NOT mix SSRIs with MAOIs

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*Precautions/Info : -adine/-amine/-azine

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~diphenhydramine (Benadryl) & Promethazine HCl (Phenergan) ==> ~photosensitivity and give with food; no ETOH

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*Precautions/Info : -ine/-vir

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~monitor liver and kidney (possible hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic); some should be without food but can be with food accd. to QBANK 11/16/2011 #? =-HN--

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*Precautions/Info : -mide/-nide

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~ototoxic; ~take during day with food `AM; ~photosensitivity

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*Precautions/Info : -dine

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~take with food at evening meal or at HOS - `PM

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*Likely Drug Classification / Example : -actone

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~indicates a Potassium Sparing Diuretic/ Spironlactone (Aldalactone);

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*Precautions/Info : -actone

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~hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic; ~tinnitis; give with food `AM; ~photosensitivity =-HN-P

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*Precautions/Info: Antacids like MoM or Amphojel

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~take with food take 1 hr after meals ; not with H2 R/B's

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*Precautions/Info: Isoproterenol(Isuprel)

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do not give HOS

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*Precautions/Info: Antidysrhythmic (Class III) like Amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone)

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~photosensitivity ~hepatotoxic =-H--P

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*Precautions/Info: Antibiotics like Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)

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photosensitivity; without food

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*Precautions/Info: Topical Antibiotics Bacitracin ointment and Neosporin cream

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ototoxic ; nephrotoxic =O-N--

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*Likely Drug Classification : -ar- in generic name

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MAOI

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*Precautions/Info: -ar-

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photosensitivity; no ETOH; not with SSRIs

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*Precautions/Info: Heterocyclics like Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

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no ETOH

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*Precautions/Info: Herbal antidepressants like St. John's Wort

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photosensitivity ; no ETOH.

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*Precautions/Info: Antifungal like Amphotericin B (Fungizone)

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ototoxic; hepatotoxic; nephrotoxic; also can disturb vision; AKA "Amphoterrible" =OHN--

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*Precautions/Info: Calcium Channel Blocker Verapamil

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no grapefruit juice with Verapamil, which is a CCB that does not have the -dipine suffix.

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*Precautions/Info: Antiemetics like Prochlorperazine dimaleate (Compazine); Ondansetron(Zofran); Thiethylperazine maleate(Torecan); Metoclopramide (Reglan); Promethazine (Phenergan)

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Prochlorperazine dimaleate (Compazine): photosensitivity & possibly hepatotoxic; =-H--P
Ondansetron(Zofran): possibly hepatotoxic; =-H---
Thiethylperazine maleate(Torecan): photosensitivity ; =----P
Metoclopramide (Reglan): without food, before meals;
Promethazine (Phenergan): no ETOH

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*Precautions/Info: Bipolar meds like
Lithium
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Divalproex sodium (Depakote)

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Lithium: impaired vision; with food?
Carbamazepine (Tegretol): thrombocytopenic; photosensitivity; take with food; =-
--TP
Divalproex sodium (Depakote): thrombocytopenic; hepatotoxic; take with food or milk =-H-T-

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*Precautions/Info: Antithyroid meds

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thrombocytopenic; give with food =---T-

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*Precautions/Info: Antitubercular agents like
Isoniazid (INH)
Ethambutol (EMB)
Rifampin (RIF, Riadin)
Streptomycin

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Isoniazid (INH): Hepatotoxic, Peripheral Neuritis; with food before meals; =-H---
Ethambutol (EMB): Optic Neuritis
Rifampin (RIF, Riadin): Hepatotoxic; can be with food; =-H---
Streptomycin: nephrotoxic, ototoxic ; =O-N--

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*Precautions/Info: Antitussive/Expectorant meds like
dextromethorphan(Vicks Formula 44)
guaifenisen (robitussin)

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photosensitivity
no ETOH

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*Precautions/Info: Cardiac Glycosides like Digoxin

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Watch for toxicity above 2 ng/mL which will result in halos, blurred vision; take apical pulse 1 minute before giving, must be >60 bpm (>90 for infants); high K+ level necessary in diet ; licorice can reduce K+ levels

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*Precautions/Info: Iron preps like Ferrous sulfate (Feosol)

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without food; also without tetracyclines, antacids, coffee, tea, milk, eggs

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*Precautions/Info: Minerals like
Calcium or Vitamin D

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nephrotoxic =--N--

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*Precautions/Info: Glucocorticoids like
Hydrocortisone(Solu-Cortef)
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
methylprednisone (Solu-Medrol)

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`AM - single dose before 9AM

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*Precautions/Info: Mineralcorticoids like
Fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef)

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Give PO dose with food;
give low sodium, high protein, high potassium diet

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*Precautions/Info: Immunosuppressants like Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)

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nephrotoxic; hepatotoxic; thrombocytopenia;
take `AM =-HNT-

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*Precautions/Info: Paget's disease meds like Mithramycin (mithracin)

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thrombocytopenia, possibly hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic =-HNT-

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*Precautions/Info: Grapefruit juice

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CCB (e.g. verapamil);
caffeine,
carbamazepine (anti-anx, mood stabilizer);
Buspirone (anti-anxiety)
midazolam (benzo);
SSRIs (e.g. fluoxetine);
sildenafil (viagra)
cyclosporine

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*Precautions/Info: Thyroid meds like Synthroid

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Synthroid (thyroid preparation should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach 30 minutes prior to breakfast to increase absorption and decrease insomnia); without food; `AM